Flaxseeds come from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and have long been used to help with constipation because they are high in fiber. Hemp seeds, also called hemp hearts, come from the hemp ...

Fitzpatrick, director of health and nutrition with the Flax Council of Canada. In animal studies, the plant omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, called ALA, inhibited tumor incidence and growth.

Balances hormonesFlax seeds contain phytoestrogens, plant-based compounds that can help balance hormones. Hormonal imbalances ...

The Carter's small-flowered flax was discovered in the early 20th century in the Miami area, with a small range right at the very tip of Florida, where it grows in pine rockland habitat. This delicate ...

Flaxseed oil, a popular health supplement, is obtained from the seeds of the flax plant. Its unique benefit comes from the rich concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for maintaining ...

If you’re new to vegan baking or looking for egg substitutes, you may have heard the term “flax egg.” But you won’t find it in your store’s plant-based substitutes section. This funny ...